Brian W Skellie returns to BMXnet 2023 as a speaker

I am delighted to be speaking and holding workshops at the 17th annual BMXnet event on the 7th to 10th of September 2023. It is a special opportunity to share ideas and techniques with our peers for professional growth. I’m looking forward to the enriching experience with all of you who can participate again!

Updated & New Classes
for BMXnet 2023

Needle Control + Workshop – Thu. 11am-12:30pm on Stage

“Needle control” refers to the precise manipulation and handling of piercing needles during the piercing process. This class focuses on teaching participants how to confidently control the needle’s movement for accurate and controlled piercings, minimizing discomfort for the client. The “workshop” aspect implies that attendees will have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises to improve their needle control skills, potentially using simulators or safe training materials.

Needle Bending & Modification – Thu. 7pm-8:30pm
Needles with Ruben and Brian

This class will be centered around modifying piercing needles to suit specific piercing situations. Needle bending and modification involves altering the angle or shape or the needle tip to accommodate different piercing placements, anatomies, or jewelry styles. This skill can be especially valuable for piercers who encounter unique client needs or want to offer more specialized piercing services.

by: Brian Skellie & Rubén Triguero

Needle Blanks Tips & Tricks Fri. 9am-10:30am

What is a needle blank? The use of needle blanks in disposable piercing technique, how to make tools with them.

Needle blanks are an essential component in the field of body piercing. They are clean, deburred and precisely sized needle tubing without a sharp point, typically made from high-quality stainless steel. These blanks serve as the foundation for creating various types of piercing needles. They play a crucial role in a single use/disposable piercing technique.

The single use/disposable piercing technique has gained popularity due to its emphasis on hygiene and reducing the risk of cross-contamination. In this technique, piercers use sterilized single-use needles and tools, eliminating the need for reprocessing. The needle blanks can come into play in this process, as they allow piercers to customize and create piercing devices to suit different types of piercings, ensuring a more comfortable and accurate piercing experience for the client.

by: Brian Skellie & Rubén Triguero

Open Piercing Workshop – Fri. 4pm-8:30pm

This is an open piercing workshop – if enough attendees want to get pierced, we will have a lot to talk about, demonstrate etc. … so get ready for some hands-on action!

by: Brian Skellie & more

Understanding Materials – Sat. 11am-12:30pm
Body jewelry verification program phase 1 logo.

This class delves into the various materials used in body jewelry, their properties, and their compatibility with different types of piercings and skin sensitivities. Topics will include specifications for metals, polymers, glass, and other materials commonly used in body jewelry, discussing factors like biocompatibility qualities, durability and why standards matter. Includes details about the APP Body Jewelry Verification Program: Phases 1 and 2.

Anodizing is Awesome! #anodizingisawesome – Sat. 4pm-5:30pm

Anodizing Class + Scientastic Demonstration!

Brian Skellie makes it easy for you to anodize your titanium and niobium body jewelry with detailed information and rationale, accompanied by live demonstration and step by step instructions. How can this surface finish process make a difference in your client’s healing results? How can you re-anodize for client jewelry if the color has worn off? These questions and more answered in this class.

Topics covered:

  • How and why to include anodization into your workflow for a cleaner and less reactive surface finish
  • How to offer instant coloration / re-colorization for customers
Anodization Advanced – Sun. 9am-10:30am
Hands-On live anodizing

Anodizing Class + Scientastic Demonstration!

Advanced class is extra paid (50 EUR)

Water Distiller 5 gallon automatic system

DP-850
$1,995
*Free shipping to 48 US States!
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Product Details
Brand: Pure Scientific

Treat yourself to our deluxe automatic stainless steel water distiller!

Premium Steam Distillation Appliance

The DP850 Automatic Laboratory Water Distiller is an extremely reliable and convenient appliance for Piercing and Tattoo studios and dental offices that produces up to 7 gallons of steam distilled water each day and has a 5 gallon storage tank. Put this appliance on a shelf, or purchase the optional stand and simply dispense the water from the from of the appliance when you need it.

  • Forget about buying expensive distilled water.
  • Make your own from any tap water, even spring fed sources!
  • Makes high-purity distilled water <5ppm TDS that can perfectly fill any of our STATIM, StatClave, and Bravo autoclaves.
  • Simple maintenance.
  • High-quality, stainless steel construction.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

The DP850 is constructed of stainless steel and top-quality components to provide years of dependable service.

AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT

When comparing the DP850 to competitive distillers, which have a very short lifespan, or bottled water it’s clear that the DP850 is an excellent investment that will pay you back many times over.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

The DP850 automatically produces distilled water and stores it in a 5 gallon internal stainless steel storage tank so you’ll never run out of distilled water. Just dispense distilled water whenever it’s needed.

FAR SUPERIOR TO PLASTIC DISTILLERS

The DP850 is superior to competitive distillers in design and construction. It’s automatic operation offers more convenience and superior water quality.

CONSISTENT PURITY

The DP850 provides unsurpassed purity on a consistent basis.

LONG LIFESPAN

The DP850 is a heavy duty appliance and is built to-last. The DP850 has a proven track record and a 5-year limited warranty.

FREE DRINKING WATER

Save even more money each month by filling up bottles of drinking water with fresh, great-tasting steam-distilled water.

SIMPLE INSTALLATION

The DP850 is very simple to install. It just requires a 1/4” line into the machine. No drain line is required.

EASY MAINTENANCE

The DP850 requires very little maintenance.


SPECIFICATIONS

  • width 21” (53.3 cm)
  • depth 18” (45.7 cm)
  • height 16.5” (41.9 cm)
  • height (w/floor stand) 34.5” (87.6 cm)
  • storage capacity approx. 5 gal.
  • daily production 7 gallons
  • total wattage 1,100 watts
  • current draw (240V) 4.5 amps
  • current draw (120V) 9 amps
  • dry weight 48 lbs. (18.9 kg)
  • Specifications and product list may be subject to change without notice.

Take Control of Your Distilled Water

The DP850 allows you to take control of your own supply of pure, steam-distilled water. No more running out of distilled water, last minute trips to the store and no more of the hassle or wasted space of bottled water or finding out that the water is not pure enough for your STATIM.

  • Automatic operation.
  • Produces plenty of steam-distilled water for small to large Piercing and Tattoo studios.
  • Simple installation.
  • Long Lifespan.
  • Our automatic water distiller is a heavy duty appliance and is built-to-last. It has a proven track record and a 5-year limited warranty for the stainless steel parts, 1 year for the electrical parts.

    Self Sterilizing

    Steam sterilization is a method of decontamination for your distiller and storage tank. It can be done by allowing the unit to operate without the fan, thus allowing steam to pass through the system and into the storage tank.

    Automatic Operation

    The DP850 automatically produces plenty of steam-distilled water each day. Simply dispense the distilled water directly from the front of the DP850 whenever it is needed.

    Over 50 Years of Trust

    For 50 years, dentists, piercers and tattooists around the world have used our premium steam distillation appliances (under different brand names) to ensure that they are using the highest quality water at all times.

    Modern Autoclaves need high purity water

    Statim, StatClave and Bravo autoclaves require pure steam distilled water and will reject impure water. Use less pure water and their lifespan could be shortened. Piercing and Tattoo studios and dentists should use only pure, steam-distilled water in their autoclaves. Distill and test it yourself with your own TDS meter to below 5ppm TDS.


    Made with pride in Lincoln Nebraska, USA.


    Optional Accessories: Save Heating Elements and Hassles!

    Add an in-line Water Softener

    This pretreatment accessory softens the feed water before it is distilled to reduce residue build-up and scaling in the boiling chamber. Unlike other softeners the Softener Cartridge Kit requires no regeneration as the cartridge is simply discarded and replaced. To calculate the number of gallons that can be softened before the cartridge needs to be replaced you simply divide the capacity of the cartridge by the hardness of the water and divide by the maximum capacity of the distiller.

    4500-Grain Softener Cartridge System

    Features:

    • 4500-grain removal capacity
    • Fits in standard 20” big blue filter housing
    • In-line installation to ¼” tubing and quick connect fittings.
    • Replaceable cartridge
    • No regeneration

    System Includes:

    • 20” 4500-grain softener cartridge
    • Filter housing
    • Bracket
    • Fittings

    Example:

    • Hardness = 10 grains per gallon
    • Cartridge Capacity = 4500 grains
    • Distiller Capacity = 10 gallons per day
    • 4500 grains / 10 grains per gallon = 450 gallons that can be treated by one cartridge
    • 450 gallons / 10 gallons per day distiller capacity = 45 days before cartridge needs to be changed

      *Calculating by distiller’s maximum capacity gives the shortest period. Use an estimation of the studio’s actual distilled water usage when doing the calculation
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    FREE for those who purchased their Anodizer or STATIM from Brian through Piercers.com or Statim.us, and includes membership to Brian’s anodization training group.

    Advanced Anodizing Techniques for Body Jewelry

    Scientastic live demonstration!

    Advanced class is paid or free for those who purchased their anodizer from Brian, and includes membership to a private professional anodizing forum full of videos, photos and expert user advice and detailed educational guide and color chart as a PDF download.

    *Discounted for current anodizer owners and those who have already attended one of Brian’s previous Anodizing workshops

    Piercing Techniques + Hands-On Live Piercing

    This class covers a comprehensive range of piercing techniques, including discussion of sterilization, placement considerations, and proper procedures for different types of piercings. The “hands-on live piercing” component indicates that participants will have the opportunity to observe or participate in actual piercing procedures under the guidance of an experienced instructor. This type of interactive learning helps aspiring piercers gain practical skills in a controlled environment.

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